Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains in detail how Forscher Property Inspections (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.forscherpropertyinspections.com (the “Website”). It describes what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies that may be placed on your device, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This Cookie Policy is designed to provide transparency and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website.

1. About Forscher Property Inspections

Forscher Property Inspections is a professional inspection services company offering residential and commercial inspections. We work with homeowners, buyers, sellers, insurers, real estate professionals, and commercial clients.

Our website is intended to provide information about our services, allow visitors to make enquiries, and support communication with clients.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and store information about your visit.

Cookies can serve a variety of purposes, including enabling core website functionality, remembering user preferences, analysing website performance, and supporting marketing activities.

Cookies do not usually contain information that directly identifies you by name. However, in some cases, the information collected through cookies may be linked to personal data that we hold about you, such as when you submit an enquiry through our website.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons or pixels, which help us understand whether content has been viewed
  • Local storage, which allows data to be stored on your device
  • Tracking scripts, which help analyse Website usage

For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this Policy.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions correctly
  • Enable secure and reliable access to our services
  • Improve user experience and navigation
  • Analyse how visitors use our website
  • Identify technical issues and errors
  • Measure the effectiveness of online content
  • Support marketing and promotional activities where applicable
  • Maintain Website security and prevent misuse

Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve clarity, usability, and performance.

5. Categories of Cookies We Use

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and form submissions.

Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

Examples include cookies that:

  • Remember cookie consent choices
  • Enable security and fraud prevention
  • Allow contact and enquiry forms to function correctly

These cookies do not require user consent and cannot be disabled through cookie preference settings.

5.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.

These cookies may remember:

  • Preferences selected during previous visits
  • Information entered into forms
  • Regional or language preferences

If you disable functional cookies, some website features may not function as intended.

5.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. This information helps us understand usage patterns and improve Website performance.

  • Information collected may include:
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Navigation paths between pages
  • Browser type and device information
  • Errors or loading issues

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools. Where possible, data is collected in an aggregated, anonymised form.

Analytics cookies are used only with your consent, where required by applicable law.

5.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies track visitors across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Forscher Property Inspections does not engage in aggressive or intrusive advertising practices. However, marketing cookies may be used where we:

  • Promote our inspection services online
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
  • Understand which services are of interest to visitors
  • Marketing cookies are placed only with your explicit consent.

6. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

6.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website. They are used to ensure proper Website functionality and remember user preferences.

6.2 Third-Party Cookies

External service providers set third-party cookies. These may include:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Embedded content providers (such as maps or video platforms)

We do not control third-party cookies, and the respective provider’s policies govern their use.

7. Cookie Consent and Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage cookie preferences

Your choices are recorded and respected in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or browser preferences.

8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all or specific cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the website’s functionality.

9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
  • We aim to keep retention periods to the minimum necessary for their intended purpose.

10. Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

11. International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookie providers may process data outside your country or jurisdiction. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure data protection standards are maintained.

12. Cookies and Inspection-Related Content

Our website may include inspection-related content such as service descriptions, report examples, booking forms, or location-based information. Cookies help ensure these features function correctly and provide a smooth user experience.

13. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or how we operate our website. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Company name: Forscher Property Inspections

Website: www.forscherpropertyinspections.com

Address: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater

Phone: 818 599 0900

Email: gregg@forcherpropertyinspections.com